TrekAmerica Tour Leaders

ALL AMERICAN TOUR LEADERS

TrekAmerica tour leaders are a special breed, chosen for their professionalism and unbridled enthusiasm for having a great time. They've hiked hundreds of miles of national park trails, found the best campsites, the most comfortable lodges and tried every activity in town.

Perhaps most importantly, all TrekAmerica tour leaders are 100% American and with their passion to explore and share in the experience, they're perfectly suited to lead adventure holidays. They're keen to introduce you to the places that they call home, and will undoubtedly show you a few secret spots along the way.

Hi, I'm Ali, a second-year tour leader, hailing from Vermont. I started leading tours because I love the outdoors and hated my office job. It was supposed to be a one-time thing, a single summer deal, but then I fell in love. There really isn't any feeling that compares to sitting around a campfire with a great group of people, knowing that today you went somewhere new, somewhere amazing, and that tomorrow you're going to do it all again. Travel has always been my passion, and there's nothing I love more than sharing crazy experiences and this country with fellow travellers from around the world!

When I tell people what I do for a living they usually laugh out loud. "So you get paid to road trip with people?" I guess that is essentially what I do! My name is Drea, I was born in Québec City, Canada and I am a Trip Leader, a Blogger and a Travel Videographer. Exploring the world has always been my #1 priority. My family knew early on that I was not going to stick around for very long. As a child I spent my entire days building highways out of books for my Lego cars to travel on. When my mom asked me what I wanted to become when I grew up I told her that I would travel to the West Coast. After she informed me that it was not an actual job I told her that I would find a way to make it one. Did I ever! Being a Tour Leader for Trek America is a dream job.

My name is Vicki, and I am from Minnesota. I grew up in a family that loved the outdoors, and spent my summers camping, fishing, biking, and hiking around the Midwest. I studied history at the University of Minnesota, and spent two semesters studying abroad in France and New Zealand. After graduation I spent a year travelling the world. When I returned to the USA I spent two seasons working with conservation and biology in Nevada. After that I started as a trek leader, and haven't looked back. I'm currently in my fourth year leading tours. My favorite destinations on our tours are Moab, UT and Telluride, CO

I've been leading tours for TrekAmerica for three years now, after growing up all around Western America in places such as Utah, Idaho, California, and Alaska. I graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in History and promptly moved to Hawaii where I began leading adventure snorkeling and diving tours. I spend as much time as possible in the Southwest and the Rocky Mountains; climbing, hiking, motorcycling, and canyoneering. When I'm not leading tours I'm often traveling abroad in Southeast Asia, Nepal, India, and Western Europe.

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If you live, breathe and dream about food, then is the tour for you. Treat your taste buds to some of America's foodie delights while travelling through some of the cultural and historical hotspots as you make your way from New York City to New Orleans.

This one's topped our charts for 40 years, thanks to its blend of Eastern energy and slow-paced Deep South charm mingled with mountains, canyons and deserts, before a laid-back West Coast sign off. Yes sir, this is one varied snapshot of the States.

Mix it up with one potent California, Nevada and Arizona cocktail. The Pacific Coast sets an ultra mellow tone while a blend of adrenaline-fuelled cities adds real zest to the mix. Serve on the rocks; none beat those around the Sierra Nevada and Grand Canyon

Leaving the buzzing city of New Orleans venture into historical Birmingham, Alabama before exploring the wild surrounds of the Great Smoky Mountains. Visit the birthplace of Blues and Rock & Roll before learning to line dance in Nashville and Memphis.

Start amidst the corridors of power then veer off the tourist paths. DC, Chicago and NYC are fast-paced, but we even the balance with soaring peaks, Great Lakes and Niagara Falls. Add a soundtrack of blues, country & western and you've got the East covered.

Want to see it all? How about the chance to travel through the great 48 states of America's 50 in one delicious road trip extravaganza? Snake the continent taking in 19 National Parks, countless small towns and some of the craziest cities.